(Tuesday 6^th – Friday 9^th October 2020)

At first, Mick didn’t believe a word of what Frankie had to say but then clearly recognised her mother’s name.  While Frankie had initially been told her father walked out on her mother when he learned she was pregnant, she recently found letters from Mick which proved otherwise and wanted to find him.  Now, I have to say, I am shocked that Mick has completely rejected the poor girl.  He has always been such a moral, family man.  But he told her that Linda didn’t know about her mother and was an alcoholic who would never cope with the news that he had another child.  Well, to be honest, we’re all a bit stunned that Eastenders have re-written Mick’s entire history.

So, while Mick was all over the place, struggling to come to terms with the latest revelations and snapping at Linda, little did he know that Max has now thrown his hat into the ring.  Well, I mean, who needs to worry?  It’s not like Max is an infamous lothario or anything…  Although Linda didn’t confess about drinking, she did confess to Max kissing her.  While Mick weirdly didn’t react to Linda, he was quick to warn Max away from his wife.

Callum’s superior tried and failed to get him to wear a wire at home to capture any dodgy conversations but all Phil is really concerned with right now is getting custody of Raymond anyway.  Like Denise, he has started visiting the hospital and befriending his grandmother, Ellie.

Callum decided that enough was enough and he was out.  Now, the thing I am most stunned about is the revelation that Callum thought this was a legal operation.  I have been reporting this all wrong.  I assumed he knew that being a completely bent cop was illegal.  But apparently, he is actually that stupid.  Perhaps his career on the police force actually should be this short.  Lockdown must have seriously got to the writers.  I mean, what are they doing to this boy?!

From dumb to evil, Suki handed over Jag’s bloodied jeans to the police and fitted him up for the attack on Martin ‘for the sake of the family’.  Basically, he was stepping out of line by suggesting she gain some ethics and also daring to date Habiba.  So he was whipped off by the police, presumably never to be heard from again as the actor has left the show.  It’s a shame.  It took me a while to warm to him but I quite liked him by the end.  Ash did attempt to persuade her brother to change his plea but in the end, neither of them were brave enough to stand up to their mother.

One person brave enough or dumb enough to throw their weight around with Suki was Stacey.  She mouthed off to her in the Square and by the end of the day, Suki had put their rent up, claiming they now owed hundreds as the rent Daniel had put down in advance had now run out.  It was then down to Kush, who appears to be fast developing a gambling habit, to save the day with a win to keep their nasty landlady at bay.

Worried about both Gray and the kids, Whitney demanded that Gray stepped down from her case and be there for his family instead.  However, he opted to abandon the funeral (which happened off screen) and pitched up at the court where he basically heckled proceedings until he was thrown out.  Just as he was being removed, he practically told everyone that Leo got what he deserved that Whitney would do it again if she got the chance.  Ever so helpful there, Gray.

Thankfully, the next day, Whitney held her own with dignity and poise but unfortunately, her next witness, Mick, completely let her down.  He had a panic attack on the stand, making her look guiltier than ever.  By the end of Friday’s episode, the poor girl had decided that her only option was to plead guilty.

At home, Mick was overwhelmed with guilt over betraying Linda.  While she reassured him that she has forgiven him for Whitney, she has no idea the depth of what is to come…

Eastenders airs on BBC1 on Mondays @ 8:05pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:35pm & Fridays @ 8:30pm